Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this article.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- Loosen the clamps and remove the charge air cooler duct.
- To install, tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
- Disconnect and position the upper radiator hose aside.
- Remove the 2 stud bolts and thermostat assembly.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal on the thermostat assembly.